SAA Coffee Break: How Government Action is Shaping the Mobility Industry
2023-06-13 11:00 - 11:15 (America/New_York)
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.

From EPA to IRA: How government action is shaping the mobility industry
Federal policy is accelerating transformation in the automotive industry with significant implications for the future of mobility. While a host of regulations — and compliance challenges — loom for suppliers, opportunities lie in wait, and incentives will open doors for growth, innovation, and new revenue streams. The key? Knowing how to draw advantage from change — and where to look.

Speakers:
Mark Barrott
Principal
Plante Moran

Daron Gifford
Partner
Plante Moran

Attendance is free but registration is required.

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The Value of Benchmarking and Cost Reduction to the Mobility Evolution
2023-06-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Caresoft Global, 31770 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
NOTE: THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT. REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
June 20, 2023
8 am – 9 am Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast
9 am – 11 am Talk to the Experts…Presentations and Tours

12 EVs benchmarked and parts on display
GMC Hummer EV
Rivian R1T
Tesla Model Y
Lucid Air
Great Wall Pao
Toyota bZ4X
Renault Megane
Ford Mach-E
Volkswagen ID4
MG MG4
Ford F-150 Lightning
Tesla Model S Plaid

SAA Board members recently toured the Caresoft facilities. See what they had to say:
Joseph Tenbusch-Magna and SAA YPN Lead
Caresoft provides a unique opportunity to compare startup OEMs to legacy OEMs side-by-side to see the differences between their products and manufacturing process while getting your hands on the parts. Their technology and rigor in cataloging the parts are unlike what I have seen with traditional benchmarking services. Definitely a must-visit for anyone in the automotive industry who
wants to see firsthand the product trends in electrified vehicles.
David Petrovski -S&P Global Mobility and SAA President
Having the ability to see an assembly or system broken down to the component level to compare key segment competitors side by side is simply amazing. Lifting parts to feel the weight savings of different materials or different build approaches, you start to experience who is changing or still stuck in carry-over design. It is an experience you want to take with the Caresoft team of experts.
Abey Abraham -Ducker Carlisle and SAA Chairman
I was completely blown away by the team at Caresoft and its impeccable focus on not only tearing down some of the industry’s most essential and iconic vehicles, but also their knowledge, expertise, and ability to decipher complex engineered products to their simplest forms to uncover creative solutions to challenge the status quo and find cost savings.

In the photo to the left, Abey Abraham is displaying the significant weight savings of a lightweight cross-car beam by holding it with just two fingers.

$49 for SAA members; $99 for non-members (includes 1-year SAA membership)
This event is sold out and registration is closed.

Don't Get Stuck in the Speed Trap (Free Lunch & Learn Featuring WiTricity)
2023-06-27 12:00 - 13:00
SAA Lunch & Learn Featuring:

We live in a fast world. Everyone wants something now. At this moment. Immediately. But charging an electric vehicle takes more
time than filling a car’s fuel tank. Is that a bad thing?
It’s time to change our mental model for fueling EVs. When it comes to learning new ideas, we always start with what we know, so it’s no surprise that we instinctively want to translate the gas station model to a charging model for EVs. But for lots of reasons, it’s important not to get stuck in that speed trap: bring charging to where cars are already parked – the state of most cars, most of the time – will create a more resilient grid, accelerate EV adoption, and lead to a greener future.
Presenters:
Pamposh Zutshi
Sr. Director, Product Management

Rohan Jain
Product Manager

Videos of interest:

This Tesla Charges Wirelessly
Autonomous Buses Fueled by Wireless Charging
How Easy Could it Be to Charge Your EV?

This webinar is free but registration is required.

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YPN Member Happy Hour
2023-07-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Detroit Shipping Company, 474 Peterboro Street, Detroit, MI, United States
This event is for YPN members only. There is no cost but registration is required.
Not a member? Click here to join today for only $25 to become a YPN member (offer good through July 13, 2023).

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Lunch & Learn Featuring Our Next Energy -- Building America's Battery Company
2023-08-17 12:00 - 13:00
Building America’s Battery Company
Range is the greatest obstacle to EV adoption. The mass transition to EV adoption won’t happen until drivers are comfortable with an electric vehicle as their only vehicle. That’s why Our Next Energy (ONE) is on a mission to double the range of electric vehicles.
ONE is designing and manufacturing advanced lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles to help the U.S. transition to clean energy. Founded in 2020, ONE has committed to the vision of doubling the range of electric vehicles; using safer, more sustainable raw materials; and establishing a localized supply chain. The company is also building ONE Circle, a 20-GWh battery cell factory in Van Buren Township, Michigan, that will scale-up battery production in 2024.
Join Mujeeb Ijaz, founder and CEO of ONE, to learn more about how the company is re-imagining batteries and lithium iron phosphate (LFP) to electrify both commercial and passenger vehicles.
Admission is free, but registration is required.

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SAA Coffee Break: EVs of the Future Will Force Suppliers to Pivot
2023-09-13 11:00 - 11:15
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.

EVs of the future will force suppliers to pivot
Electric vehicles will soon be the industry and consumer standard. With the phase-out of internal combustion engines, suppliers must adapt and pivot to meet new demand and compete — all while grappling with real-time evolution in the industry. Simply put, keeping up with change is a baseline requirement for survival; those striving to stay one step ahead will thrive. And be sure to tune in for a discussion of the new EV models featured at the North American International Auto Show and their implications for suppliers.
Attendance is free but registration is required.

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Shift Your Detroit Auto Show Experience Into High Gear with an Exclusive Tour
2023-09-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Huntington Place, 1 Washington Blvd., Detroit, MI, 48226, United States
Automotive industry thought leaders will lead SAA members and guests through exclusive and detailed tours of the 2023 Detroit Auto Show. In addition to the tours, attendees can spend the day using their Technology Day ticket to visit the entire show floor and AutoMobili-D.
Experts from Ducker Carlisle, GlobalData (formerly LMC Automotive), Plante Moran, and S&P Global Mobility will together, lead 60-minute tours that examine the latest technologies and vehicles.
Tour topics include:
• Key model launches detailing the “so what” of the vehicle as well as likely success or position in the market
• 2024 forecasting update
• OEM material strategies and vehicle content material innovations
• Review of model attributes with an emphasis on competitive position, technology, and powertrain
• Overview of concept vehicles (technology, design, future model)
• Update on consumer demographics and vehicle/brand loyalty
• Models critical to the future of specific OEMs
• Significant new technology in the battery value chain or autonomous applications
• Discussion on why specific models or technologies could be “game changers”
Don’t miss this unique and exclusive opportunity to view new models and mobility innovations before the show opens to the public. The two tours are the same. Each tour will be restricted to 18 people. Attendees will be able to select which tour time to attend until one reaches capacity. Admission includes a show floor credential if one is needed (the credential can be picked up in the morning to allow for full-day use).

Cost: $199 (includes 1-year SAA membership for non-members or 1 year added on to your membership for existing SAA members)

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SAA Lunch & Learn Featuring AON -- Cybersecurity: Pains, Claims and Automobiles
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00
Cybersecurity: Pains, Claims and Automobiles
Cyber Risk continues to evolve as the threat vectors, technology and laws change, and the impacts are becoming increasingly costly to organizations. In fact, the FBI’s 2022 Internet Crime Report estimates that U.S. losses arising out of Internet Crimes exceeded $10.3 billion, up 49% year over year. In this Lunch & Learn, Aon Cyber Solutions will share insights on our current cyber threat landscape, review impacts to the insurance industry and share how insureds can best evaluate and position themselves for risk transfer.
Ronald Sung JD
Aon Senior Vice President
Cyber Solutions, E&O/Cyber Broking

David Collier
Aon Senior Vice President
Cyber Solutions/Stroz Friedberg

Admission is free but registration is required.

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Webinar: An Industry in Transition
2023-10-03 09:00 - 10:30
This webinar will feature updates and compelling insights on all of the timely and critical issues currently being faced by the automotive industry including the effects of the UAW strike, the future of U.S. automakers, supplier vulnerability, consumer affordability, the evolution and acceptance of electrification, emerging legal issues, and more.
The webinar will begin with comments on current industry topics from each speaker followed by a moderated discussion led by Jamie Butters of Automotive News. The final part of the webinar will feature a robust Q&A session with questions from the audience.
Speakers include:
Austin Biskner
Senior Manager
Plante Moran

Luke Donahue
Director of Customer Success, Data and Analytics
JD Power

Jeff Schuster
Group Head and Executive Vice President
GlobalData

Ann Marie Uetz
Partner
Foley & Lardner

Mike Wall
Executive Director, Automotive Analysis
S&P Global Mobility

Steve Wybo
Senior Managing Director
Riveron

Moderator: Jamie Butters
Executive Editor
Automotive News

$59 for SAA members; $99 for non-members (includes 1-year SAA membership)

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Lunch & Learn Webinar: Software-Defined Vehicles -- The Future of Safer and Smarter Mobility
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00
Lunch & Learn featuring:
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) are poised to make a transformative impact on consumers and automotive OEMs. Software is expected to account for as much as 50 percent of a new vehicle’s value by 2030… & it’s just the beginning.
For consumers, the biggest game-changers will be customizable driving experiences with even greater safety, convenience, performance, and a vehicle that “gets better” over time.
For OEMs, SDVs will differentiate their brand experience, strengthen customer loyalty, offer new revenue opportunities and vehicle updates over the vehicle’s lifetime & so much more.
Join us for this exciting webinar to learn more about:
• The Evolution of SDVs: Where We Are & Where We’re Heading
• Benefits of Real-Time Access to New Safety, Performance & Convenience Features
• The Role of Software in OEM Brand Differentiation
• How SDVs Are Driving New Business Models & Industry Collaboration
• Convergence of Software & Connectivity with Other Megatrends & the Role of Steer-by-Wire as the Trends’ Center Link
Speakers:

Joe Klesing
Product Line
Executive Software
Nexteer Automotive

Colin Bird-Martinez
Principal Consultant
Software Defined Vehicle
S&P Global Mobility

Moderated by:
Mark Barrott
Partner
Plante Moran

This event is free but registration is required.

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YPN Happy Hour
2023-10-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Detroit Fleat, 1820 E 9 Mile Rd., Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States
Enjoy networking at the Detroit Fleat in Ferndale. This event is open to YPN members only — and food and the first drink on us!
Sponsored by:

Free to YPN members but registration is required.

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SAA Coffee Break -- Automotive Aluminum: Driving the Future of Mobility Through Market Analysis, Collaboration with Automakers, and Ongoing Education
2023-10-18 11:00 - 11:15
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.
Automotive Aluminum: Driving the Future of Mobility Through Market Analysis, Collaboration with Automakers, and Ongoing Education
The transition to electrified mobility is the greatest sectoral shift of our generation and a crucial step in decarbonizing human mobility. Join Aluminum Transportation Group vice chair, Craig Lewis as he highlights future growth forecasts and the aluminum industry’s commitment to supporting automakers in this changing landscape through ongoing education to equip engineers for success with aluminum.
Featuring:
Craig Lewis
Vice Chair, Aluminum Transportation Group
Vice President of Strategic Transformation, Constellium

Attendance is free, but registration is required.

Materials Innovations Summit
2023-11-09 07:45 - 11:45 | Magna Exteriors Advanced Development Innovation Center, 1067 Centre Road, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326, United States
The Role of Lightweighting in Mobility’s Evolution
Sponsored by:

Networking Continental Breakfast 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Presentations and Awards 8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Advanced materials are essential for boosting the fuel economy of modern automobiles while maintaining safety and performance. As the mobility industry evolves toward hybrid electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and electric vehicles, advanced materials take on a greater significance. Using lightweight materials in these vehicles can offset the weight of power systems such as batteries and electric motors, improving efficiency and increasing their all-electric range.
Lightweight structural materials in vehicles can also allow emission control systems, safety devices, and integrated electronic systems without increasing the overall weight of the vehicle. The roles and benefits of aluminum, steel, plastics, rubber, and magnesium in vehicles today will be examined and discussed at this SAA event.
Speakers include:
Keynote Speaker
Terry Woychowski
President, Caresoft Global

Material Trends in Mobility
Abey Abraham, Ducker Carlisle
Steel Industry
Michael Davenport, Auto Steel Partnership
Aluminum Industry
Craig Lewis, Aluminum Transportation Group Vice Chair
Vice President, Strategic Transformation, Constellium
Magnesium Industry
Jon Weiler, International Magnesium Association and Chief Engineer, Meridian
Rubber Industry
Dr. Paul J. Hochgesang, Fellow, Materials Development, Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies
Composite/Plastics Industry
Brian Krull, Global Director of Innovation, Magna Exteriors
Q & A Moderated by
Jamie Butters, Executive Editor, Automotive News
Innovations In Lightweighting Finalist Presentations and Award
First Finalist: Gabe Knee, Global Marketing Manager, Celanese
Second Finalist: TBD, Bocar Group
Hosted by:

$79 members
$149 non-members (includes 1-year SAA membership)

Coffee Break: EVs Will Drive a Revolution of U.S. Manufacturing
2023-12-13 11:00 - 11:15
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.

EVs Will Drive a Revolution of U.S. Manufacturing
Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the automotive landscape, and auto suppliers are coming face to face with radical changes in manufacturing driven by EV technology adoption. But vehicle electrification isn’t simply an industry transformation; from advanced mobility technology to electric car infrastructure, the EV revolution represents a seismic shift for automotive suppliers. The question is no longer “How will you prepare?” but rather “How are you implementing the impact of EV technology into your manufacturing strategies and production operations?”

Attendance is free but registration is required.

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Sharing the Results of AlixPartners' Software-Defined Vehicles Survey of Senior Executives in Both Auto and Tech
2024-01-03 12:00 - 13:00
SAA members are invited to attend this virtual event of the Automotive Press Association (APA)
Just a few days before the opening of the CES show in Las Vegas, the Automotive Press Association will be joined by senior experts from global consulting firm AlixPartners, who will announce the results from its December 2023 survey of scores of senior executives in both the auto industry and the tech industry about the challenges and opportunities regarding software-defined vehicles, or SDVs.
Presenting from AlixPartners, as well as adding their own perspectives, will be: Mark Wakefield, Global Co-Leader of the Automotive and Industrial Practice, and Himanshu Khandelwal, Partner and Managing Director in the Automotive and Industrial Practice.
Among the questions asked in the survey: Just what is an SDV? Do auto execs and tech execs view SDV challenges and opportunities the same way? What are the biggest challenges and opportunities right now and going forward? Will SDVs revolutionize the entire industry or not? Etc., etc.
Following the presentation, Michael Wayland, APA President and CNBC Autos Reporter, will moderate a question and answer session with Mark and Himanshu.
This event is free, but registration is required.

Automotive Outlook Conference
2024-01-25 07:30 - 12:00 | FANUC America Corp., 3900 W Hamlin Road, Rochester, MI, 48309, United States
37th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference
Hosted by:

The SAA flagship event will look at what 2024 has in store for OEMs and suppliers and provide updates and forecasts on the North American economic outlook, sales dynamics, vehicle production, electrification, autonomous vehicles, and robotics.
Veteran automotive reporter Jeff Gilbert will moderate the 37th Annual Automotive Outlook Conference on January 25, 2024. Joining Gilbert will be analysts from Ford Motor Co., GlobalData, Plante Moran, S&P Global Mobility, IPSOS, Fitch Ratings, and FANUC.
Following the event, there will be optional tours of FANUC America’s facilities (registration is requested).

Moderator:
Jeff Gilbert
Auto Reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950/CBS

Speakers include:

Economic Outlook
Bryan Bezold
Senior Economist for the Americas
Ford Motor Co.

EV Demand
Kevin Riddell
Senior Manager, Powertrain and EV Forecasts
GlobalData

Light Vehicle Outlook
Joe Langley
Director, North America Forecasting
S&P Global Mobility

EV Product and Production Transition
Dave Andrea
Principal
Plante Moran

Factors Affecting Credit Strength
Stephen Brown
Senior Director and Lead Analyst for the North American Automotive Sector
Fitch Ratings

The U.S. Consumer
Mike VanNieuwkuyk
Senior Vice President, Senior Automotive Client Officer and Advisory Lead
IPSOS

Robotics Industry Trends
Lou Finazzo
Vice President
FANUC America

$99 for SAA Members
$199 for Non-Members (includes 1 year of SAA membership)

Ford's 2024 Trend Report
2024-02-15 13:00 - 14:30
Jen Brace to Present a Summary of Ford’s 2024 Trend Report
This webinar will examine how society is adapting – how consumers, communities and businesses alike are rewriting the rules of living, working, buying, traveling and more.
Jen Brace, Ford’s Trends and Futuring Manager, will discuss consumer trends to watch and present highlights of the automaker’s annual Further with Ford Trends Report. Following Jen’s summary of the report, she will answer questions from attendees. Attendees will also receive a link to access the interactive Trends Report following the meeting.
About Jen Brace: Jen, Trends and Futuring Manager at Ford, leads discussions on long-term thinking, planning and strategic development. By researching demographic shifts, identifying market outliers and developing data-driven scenarios for the future, she challenges her colleagues to think through a broad range of possible narratives before settling on a plan of action. Throughout her 20-year career with Ford, she has launched multiple versions of SYNC in vehicle technology, led user experience research projects on autonomous vehicles and drove innovation in mobility from Greenfield Labs in Palo Alto, CA.

Free to SAA Members
$99 to Non-Members (Includes 1-year of SAA membership)

Coffee Break with Foley & Lardner (virtual) -- AI and Connectivity in Advanced Manufacturing – Legal Implications
2024-02-21 11:00 - 11:15
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.
Held in Partnership With SAA’s Exclusive Legal Partner:

Featuring Ann Marie Uetz, Nick Ellis and Shabbi Khan of Foley & Lardner
Many advanced manufacturing companies are seeking to integrate or expand their use of AI, connectivity, and other related technologies. While such tools can have significant benefits, they also bring potential risks and pitfalls. This coffee break will provide an overview of the key legal implications and potential risks associated with the use of these cutting-edge technologies in manufacturing for the automotive industry.
The Coffee Break is free to attend, but registration is required.

Coffee Break with Plante Moran (virtual) -- M&A Automotive Market Direction
2024-03-13 11:00 - 11:15
What are SAA Coffee Breaks?
We know your time is limited and valuable. SAA’s Coffee Breaks are 15-minute presentations on timely and relevant topics. SAA Coffee Breaks are free and open to the industry.

Join the SAA as Plante Moran subject matter experts examine what they see in M&A and why 2024 is stacking up to be a good year for deals – the market, supplier sentiment, and the role of M&A in supplier growth strategies.

Speakers:
Ellen Clark
Managing Director
Plante Moran Corporate Finance

Ted Morgan
Partner
Plante Moran

Attendance is free, but registration is required.

YPN Happy Hour
2024-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Como’s Restaurant, 22812 Woodward Ave #100, Ferndale, MI, 48220, United States
There is no cost to attend for YPN members, but registration is required.

Critical Legal Issues and Trends Facing the Automotive Industry (Webinar)
2024-03-21 13:00 - 14:00
Held in partnership with:

SAA’s exclusive legal partner Foley & Lardner will provide an in-depth review of some of the most critical legal issues and trends facing the automotive industry in 2024. Topics will include a review of cybersecurity issues facing the industry, including ransomware and other threats, and a discussion of key concerns related to data privacy and artificial intelligence.
The event will also provide an overview of recent court decisions that impact the various pricing disputes that continue to impact all levels of the automotive supply chain.
Speakers:
Nicholas J. Ellis
Topic: Recent Trends and Court Decisions related to Pricing Disputes and Supply Chain Disruption

Aaron Tantleff
Topic: Cyber Security Threats and Challenges

Shabbi Khan
Topic: Best Practices for Data Governance and Deployment of AI Systems and Unique Intellectual Property Challenges relating to AI

The event is free, but registration is required.

11th Annual Automotive Recalls Summit
2024-04-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Detroit Marriott Livonia, 17100 Laurel Park Drive North, Livonia, 48152, United States
Held in partnership with:

The number of vehicles affected by recall in the U.S. in 2023 was the highest we have observed in the past decade. Moreover, 2023 saw a near-record number of automotive light vehicle recalls, second only to 2021. Yet, the average recall size remained stable from 2022. Still, 2023 saw multiple recalls affecting more than 1 million vehicles. And as the industry continues to innovate, new risks are emerging related to electrification, automation, and technology integration.
The 11th Annual Automotive Recalls Summit will examine recent trends in the industry, including:

The latest automotive recall trends, including recall size, type, and scope.
What is driving the continuing increase in the number of recalls, and what does it mean for the future of recalls?
Get a first look at an innovative approach to categorizing vehicle recalls based on various risk factors.
Groundbreaking insights related to consumer perceptions of light vehicle recalls from owners of older vehicles with open recalls.
The latest trends in the cost of automotive warranty and recall and how the industry is responding.
Recall administration practices of other consumer product regulators that can inform innovations in the administration of U.S. light vehicle recalls.
The role of component testing, compliance, and organizational culture in preventing defects and recalls.

Speakers

Raymond Roth
Director

Neil Steinkamp
Managing Director

Robert Levine
Managing Director

Guest Speakers:

Katelyn Bittleman – Policy Analyst, FDA
Christoff Bentele – President, Nexus Specialty Casualty
Jennifer Dukarski – Shareholder, Butzel

Agenda

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. — Registration and Networking
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. — Stout Presentation
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. — LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Session
3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. — Networking and Discussion with Stout team

Event sponsor:

Owner Engagement Insights
Based on recent consumer research, LexisNexis® Risk Solutions discovered that not only do a majority (65%) of used vehicle owners who purchased from a private party or independent dealer expect their OEM to contact them, half of them (53%) expect to be contacted within two months. During this session, subject matter experts from LexisNexis will share new consumer research findings to help you better understand used vehicle owner expectations – specifically as it relates to recalls and the impact that fuel type plays on recall response and repair rates.

Accelerating Change: Advanced Look at Urban Science/Harris Poll Insights
2024-05-07 08:00 - 11:00 | Urban Science, 400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2900, Detroit, MI, 48243, United States
This event is held in partnership with:

Accelerating change: advanced look at Urban Science/Harris Poll insights regarding dealer relevance, proprietary Urban Science EV sales microstudy
Several Urban Scientists – some of the auto industry’s leading experts – will present insights and perspectives that will better position OEMs and dealers to make decisions based on the power of science – not speculation.
Exclusive access: SAA/APA attendees and members will have the first industry access to embargoed materials highlighting findings from this year’s Urban Science Dealership Transformation Index (DTI). The DTI provides a snapshot of dealers’ and the auto-buying public’s evolving views of the traditional dealership network through research conducted alongside The Harris Poll.
Attendees will also receive first industry access to an electric vehicle (EV) sales-trend microstudy rooted in Urban Science’s unrivaled industry sales data, which is updated daily.
Agenda:
8 a.m. – 9 a.m. registration, networking and continental breakfast (featuring the Cappuccino Man)
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. presentation by Urban Science
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. panel discussion + Q&A
Speakers will include:

Simon Bradley
Global Practice Director, Network
Urban Science

Thomas Kondrat
Global Lead, Advanced Analytics
Urban Science

Data and insights from the Urban Science/Harris Poll Research and Urban Science EV-sales microstudy will include:
Dealer relevance

2024 Dealer Transformation Index year-over-year movement and trends
Improving consumer perception of (dealer) future readiness and relevance
Return of dealer optimism

Consumer journey

Omnichannel shopping expectations
Role of traditional dealerships
Digital retailing and the rise of AI
Connected-car technology and related adoption preferences
Generational purchasing trends and perceptions

The EV future

Consumer perceptions of EV readiness, plus barriers and purchase considerations
Urban Science analysis of EV adoption/sales trends

Interesting/surprising hot spots
States/regions leading the pack

The power of EV forecasting for OEM and dealer strategic planning

Case study on charge station optimization to meet local capacity and convenience gaps

Urban Science is the only company in the world that has industrywide sales data that’s updated daily; this uniquely positions the company to help its clients – OEMs and dealers, and the AdTech firms that support them – to achieve cohesion and clarity, and quick, decisive decision-making. While the depth, accuracy and speed of Urban Science’s data are simply unmatched, that’s only part of what makes the company unique. Its people, also known as Urban Scientists, are some of the industry’s leading experts. At this event, they’ll present insights and perspectives that will better position OEMs and dealers to make decisions with the power of science, not speculation.
This event is free to attend, but registration is required.
Parking will be validated for attendees.

YPN Networking Event at Prefix Corp.
2024-05-09 16:30 - 19:00 | Prefix Corporation, 1400 S Livernois Road, Rochester Hills, MI, 48307, United States
Prefix Corporation began in 1979 as an engineering services company, developing innovative design and engineering solutions for the automotive industry. Today the company operates multiple facilities in Michigan and has become a single-source American manufacturing, prototype, and concept vehicle solutions provider to automotive, aviation, motion picture, amusement, and various additional industries.
Join the YPN for an informative tour of Prefix, and enjoy networking with food and drinks afterward.
Agenda:

4:30 p.m. – Doors open with drinks and snacks.
5:00 p.m. – Presentation consisting of history and examples of their work from entertainment park space, aerospace, and automotive.
5:30 p.m. – Facility Tour
6:15 p.m.-7:00 p.m. – Food, drinks and networking

There is no cost to attend for YPN members, but registration is required.
Click here to become a YPN member.

Coffee Break with Foley & Lardner: Supplier Risk from EV Delayed Programs
2024-05-22 11:00 - 11:15
Featuring SAA’s Exclusive Legal Partner:

Many automotive suppliers face ongoing uncertainty and risk from automakers’ EV programs. Delays in EV production or investment have compelled some suppliers to request volume guarantees or other protections in customer contracts. This coffee break will provide an overview of the mounting risk of EV programs and what automotive suppliers need to watch out for.Many automotive suppliers face ongoing uncertainty and risk from automakers’ EV programs. Delays in EV production or investment have compelled some suppliers to request volume guarantees or other protections in customer contracts. This coffee break will provide an overview of the mounting risk of EV programs and what automotive suppliers need to watch out for.
Speakers:

Ann Marie Uetz
Partner
Foley & Lardner

Steve Wybo
Senior Managing Director and Automotive Practice Group Leader
Riveron

The Coffee Break is free to attend, but registration is required.

Chinese EVs and the Trend Toward Global Automotive Modular Evolution
2024-06-20 08:00 - 11:00 | Caresoft Global, 31770 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI, 48150, United States
SAA’s event last year at Caresoft was a smash hit as attendees had the opportunity to see up and close the teardown and benchmarking of numerous EVs. This year, the event plans to be even better as Caresoft will showcase six Chinese EVs, along with numerous domestic models. You won’t want to miss this event.
Chinese EVs on Display:

BYD Seagull
Zeekr X
Xpeng G6
Leapmotor C10
Hozon Aya
Avatar 12

PLUS, 15+ Domestic EVs benchmarked and parts on display, including:
GMC Hummer EV, Rivian R1T, Tesla Model Y, Lucid Air, Great Wall Pao, Renault Megane, Toyota bZ4X, Volkswagen ID4, Ford Mach-E, MG MG4, Ford F-150 Lightning, and Tesla Model S Plaid
Agenda:
8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast
9:00 — 11:00 a.m. Talk to the Experts…Presentations and Tours

This event is sold out.

Lunch & Learn Webinar -- Untethered: The Transformative Power of Wireless EV Charging
2024-06-26 12:00 - 13:00
We are witnessing what is arguably the biggest transformation in our lifetime – the electrification of cars – and we’re putting a cord into where there never was one before. We’re going backwards! Why?
WiTricity CTO Morris Kesler will delve into how improving the charging ecosystem will improve our environment and our daily lives by:

Improving the charging experience so people don’t even think about it
Enabling autonomy – and not just for robotaxis but in other uses
Helping the grid thrive by maximizing the potential of EVs – the energy storage on wheels – to reshape our energy landscape

Presenter:
Morris Kesler
CTO, WiTricity

To learn more, check out these videos:

This EV charges wirelessly!
How easy could it be to charge your EV?
Autonomous buses fueled by wireless charging

There is no cost to attend this webinar, but registration is required.

Coffee Break with Foley & Lardner: Combating Internal and External IP Leakage
2024-08-21 11:00 - 11:15
Featuring SAA’s Exclusive Legal Partner:

Intellectual Property (IP) leakage poses a significant threat to maintaining competitive advantages in the marketplace. This presentation will identify the primary sources of IP leakage and offer effective strategies that stakeholders can implement to safeguard their IP and enhance their competitive edge.
Presenters:
Marcus Sprow
Partner
Foley & Lardner LLP

Robert Okonowski
Senior Counsel
Foley & Lardner LLP

There is no cost to attend this Coffee Break session, but registration is required.

YPN Event at M1 Concourse...Hot Laps, Dinner and More!
2024-09-05 16:00 - 19:00 | M1 Concourse, 1 Concourse Drive, Pontiac, Michigan, 48341, United States
Space is Limited!
You must be a YPN member to attend. Click here to join the YPN.

Automotive Update 2024: Hosted by ACG Detroit, in Partnership with the SAA and Riveron
2024-09-10 16:30 - 19:00 | Ford House, 1100 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Shores, MI, 48236, United States
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It’s been another active year in the automotive industry, and there are many questions about how the industry will move forward into 2025 and beyond. Join us as we break down the impact that EV pullbacks, excess manufacturing capacity, election outcomes, and capital markets are having on the entire industry.
Speakers:

Steven Wybo

Riveron
Senior Managing Director
Steven is a senior managing director with over 20 years of experience in providing turnaround, reorganization, M&A, and financial advisory services to distressed and underperforming companies. Steve specializes in insolvency/bankruptcy matters, turnaround and crisis management, profit enhancement, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, raising of debt/equity capital, and liquidations both in and out of court. He has also served as an interim chief financial officer, chief restructuring officer, interim chief operating officer, treasurer, and court-appointed receiver for several middle market clients. In prior roles, Steve was a senior associate at PwC, specializing in financial service compliance, investment banking in technology and other service industries, and automotive industry financing, including debt offerings, securitizations, and private placements.

Mike Wall

S&P Global Mobility
Executive Director, Automotive Analysis
Mike brings more than two decades of financial analysis, forecasting, consulting and manufacturing experience to S&P Global Mobility, with a primary focus on assisting automakers, suppliers and financial firms in their evaluation and understanding of the auto industry, as well as in-depth analysis of vehicle markets and technology trends. Mike is quoted frequently in the media on various automotive topics, and he regularly delivers presentations on the outlook for the automotive industry to company executives, financial investors and other interest groups, including past work with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization in Vienna, Austria. Mike graduated summa cum laude with an undergraduate degree in finance and later earned the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation.

Laurie Harbour
Principal, Manufacturing, Retail and Distribution
Wipfli
Laurie has more than 35 years of manufacturing and consulting experience. Before joining Wipfli, she was the co-owner of Harbour Results, Inc., and she has spent her career helping clients develop strategies, improve operations, reduce risk, and optimize business performance. Clients benefit from Laurie’s ability to work with leadership teams to assess the current state of their business and provide strategic and operation recommendations for improvement. Laurie’s specialties include: Business Strategy, Leadership Development, Operational Improvement, Benchmarking, Sales Strategy, and Talent Management.

Clay Vanderpool (Moderator)

PNC Business Credit
Senior Vice President- Native American Gaming Division
Clay is a Senior Vice President for PNC Bank, working with their Native American Finance Division, where he focuses on financing gaming and non-gaming economic development efforts for Tribes across the lower 48. Before the Native American Finance role, Clay worked for PNC Business Credit, where he financed LBOs, dividend recapitalizations, ESOPs, high growth, turnarounds, and cyclical businesses seeking flexibility and durability. He has spent nearly 20 years in Banking and finance and has also gained considerable experience serving as Treasurer of the Board for Waseyabek Development Company (a tribally owned economic diversification company) and as Managing Director for DWH, LLC a boutique Financial Advisory firm focused on M&A growth and succession strategies as well as turnaround and restructuring strategies.

SAA Members $115 • Non-members $155

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